Iowa State College has been awarded a 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Office Psychological Well being by Psychological Well being America (MHA). The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind office psychological well being certification to acknowledge employers striving to create mentally wholesome workplaces for his or her workers.
The platinum recognition is the very best of the Bell Seal’s 4 ranges, surpassing gold, silver and bronze.
“Gaining standing as a Bell Seal-certified group demonstrates Iowa State’s ongoing dedication to worker well being and well-being,” stated Kristi Darr, vp for college human assets (UHR). “College leaders acknowledge that an funding in worker psychological well being is an funding within the college’s monetary, social and emotional well being. However greater than that, it is the proper factor to do.”
Iowa State’s UHR advantages and worklife groups accomplished an analysis of college insurance policies and practices in 4 areas: office tradition, advantages, compliance and wellness packages. In awarding the platinum certification, MHA cited the college’s efforts in these areas:
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Expansive worker progress alternatives. -
Aggressive and psychological health-friendly advantages packages. -
An emphasis on, and dedication to, work-life stability and worker well-being. -
A dedication to recruiting and retaining an inclusive workforce.
MHA is a community-based nonprofit devoted to selling psychological well being, well-being and sickness prevention for all. In 2019, it launched the Bell Seal for Office Psychological Well being to acknowledge corporations and organizations that perceive the worth of addressing psychological well being at work and implement insurance policies and practices that help worker well-being. One in 4 employers meets the requirements for Bell Seal certification, and fewer attain platinum standing.